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Canal & River Trust appeals for Cheshire volunteers

Canal & River Trust appeals for Cheshire volunteers

Canal & River Trust is on the hunt for more volunteers to help on its network of Cheshire waterways.

The charity is appealing for people to take up roles from traditional lock-keepers to wellbeing rangers on historic waterways across the county.

February 3, 2022
Cat siblings back at Stapeley RSPCA centre decade after first rehomed

Cat siblings back at Stapeley RSPCA centre decade after first rehomed

Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA in Stapeley as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again 10 years later.

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a change in circumstances meant their owner could no longer keep them.

February 3, 2022
Nantwich residents to see 4.43% rise in amounts paid for policing

Nantwich residents to see 4.43% rise in amounts paid for policing

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East residents look set to see an increase of 4.43% in the amount they pay towards policing.

If the increase suggested by Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is ratified by the police and crime panel on Friday (February 4) that will mean an extra £10 a year on the police precept for a band D council tax payer across the county.

February 2, 2022
Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Stockport County

Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Stockport County

Nantwich Town have been knocked out of the Cheshire Cup after a narrow 1-2 defeat to higher league opponents Stockport County.

The Dabbers were ahead 1-0 at the break thanks to a Tommy Montefiori strike.

February 2, 2022
Hankelow pub to reopen after multi-million community project

Hankelow pub to reopen after multi-million community project

A popular pub in Hankelow near Nantwich is set to reopen next month following a multi-million pound project run by villagers.

The White Lion, which has been closed since 2016, was bought by members of the local community to stop it being sold for housing.

February 2, 2022
Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

By Jonathan White
The first monthly ‘Off the rails car meet’ of 2022 took place at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The event was free entry and featured more than 100 cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 1, 2022
Malbank School forced to close after Welsh Row pipe burst

Malbank School forced to close after Welsh Row pipe burst

Malbank School staff in Nantwich were forced to close the school today after a major water pipe burst nearby cut off supplies.

The burst pipe happened in nearby Welsh Row and meant no water supply at all on the school site.

February 1, 2022
British Paralympian Sarah Storey to open Nantwich leisure centre

British Paralympian Sarah Storey to open Nantwich leisure centre

Britain’s greatest ever Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey will officially open the newly revamped Nantwich Leisure Centre on February 12.

The Nantwich centre and Barony Sports complex has undergone a £2.1 million investment in partnership with Cheshire East Council.

February 1, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Is CEC “Hiding the Rough with the Smooth?”

READER’S LETTER: Is CEC “Hiding the Rough with the Smooth?”

Dear Editor,
It’s ‘Budget’ time again at Cheshire East.

Public consultations are over, last year’s performances have been checked and new budget proposals examined.

February 1, 2022
Man, 21, arrested over alleged rape in Nantwich alley

Man, 21, arrested over alleged rape in Nantwich alley

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an alleged assault on a teenage girl in Nantwich.

Police say they were called to reports of alleged sexual assault at 5.15am on Sunday (January 30).

February 1, 2022
FEATURE: Valentine’s Day gift guide for him

FEATURE: Valentine’s Day gift guide for him

Valentine’s Day can be a bit like marmite. Some people love to celebrate love, and others hate it.

Some people show love through gift-giving, and others express their love through time together.

January 31, 2022
Andy Porter joins Nantwich Town coaching staff

Andy Porter joins Nantwich Town coaching staff

Nantwich Town have recruited Andy Porter who joins the club’s first-team coaching staff.

Porter, born in Holmes Chapel, brings a wealth of experience to The Dabbers backroom staff after spells as caretaker manager at Chester, York City and Port Vale.

January 31, 2022
Man who ran across America five times comes to Nantwich

Man who ran across America five times comes to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
One of Britain’s best-known ultra-athletes was in Nantwich to promote his book – ‘Becoming Forrest’ – at a sold-out event.

Rob Pope was introduced by Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge co-owner Steve Lawson.

January 31, 2022